To develop complex problem-solving skills, the problem or challenge given to learners is the central feature of the learning experience.  In Problem-based Learning (PBL), a well-crafted problem shapes the learning environment that spark curiosity, foster ownership of learning, and develop professional competencies, such as complex problem-solving.  This leads to meaningful attainment of course learning outcomes. 

Join this interactive, research-informed webinar to discover:

• characteristics of effective problems,
• practical steps for crafting problems that connect theory to application
• discuss strategies to engage learners and strengthen problem-solving skills.

This session offers practical insights to help participants design problems that make learning purposeful and relevant to real-world applications.

Presenter:

Dr. Khairiyah Mohd Yusof is a Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University’s College of Engineering. She brings decades of experience as an educator and researcher in engineering education globally. Before joining Purdue in 2023, she served as a Professor in the Department Chemical and Energy Engineering and was the founding Director of the Centre for Engineering Education at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. A passionate advocate for scholarly teaching, Dr. Khairiyah works closely with engineering academics to integrate research-based practices into their classrooms. She has led major initiatives, including national and international projects on future-ready engineering education, outcome-based learning, and quality enhancement and transformation in diverse contexts. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2023 Nicola Tesla Golden Chain Award, 2018 IFEES Duncan Fraser Global Award for Excellence in Engineering Education, and the 2016 IChemE Frank Morton Global Medal for Chemical Engineering Education Excellence.